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2020　English 8 再3

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Tanioka Takehiko 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(H112)  
Group
再3
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Based on English 7, English 8 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies

Keywords

Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students are to study two chapters of the textbook every week. A short test is set at the end of each class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Textbook Chapter 13 and 14 Passages about US and immigrants To become able to read the passages quickly and grasp the gist of them
Class 2 Textbook Chapter 15 and 16 Passages about Ukraine and Iran To become able to read difficult sentences correctly
Class 3 Textbook Chapter 17 and 18 Passages about science and sports To become able to summarize the passages in English
Class 4 Textbook Chapter 19 and 20 Passages about EU and Russia To become able to read the passages quickly and grasp the gist of them
Class 5 Textbook Chapter 21 and 22 Passages about France and religion To become able to read difficult sentences correctly
Class 6 Textbook Chapter 23 and 24 Passages about technology and astronomy To become able to summarize the passages in English
Class 7 Textbook Chapter 25 and Exam A passage about Germany and Exam General review and exam

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

English through the News Media 2020 (Asahi Press)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are to be evaluated by the total score of the short tests (40%) and the final exam (60%).

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • LAE.E212 ： English 6
  • LAE.E213 ： English 7
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

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